Train drivers in the UK, represented by Aslef's general secretary Mick Whelan, have commenced a week-long strike over disputes regarding pay and working conditions. Whelan, who joined live on LBC, emphasized that some drivers have not had a pay rise for almost five years and is prepared for the strike to continue if necessary. The strike has led to significant disruptions, with critics like former RMT assistant general secretary Steve Hedley, challenged by Nick Wallis, commenting on the negative impact on commuters. Concurrently, RMT union general secretary Mick Lynch has announced two 48-hour walkouts for London Overground workers, citing a below-inflation pay offer as the cause. Over 300 union members are expected to participate in the strikes on February 19 and March 4. Whelan, who was interviewed at Waterloo station, explained the rationale behind the strike, stating that the drivers' demand for a pay rise is justified after years without an increase.
More than 300 London Overground staff with the RMT union will strike next month over pay. https://t.co/vbkzDIHloW
. @ASLEFunion general secretary Mick Whelan at Waterloo Station picket line as train drivers are on strike in a dispute over pay. #strike https://t.co/d7c2Oqz54A
The @RMTunion has announced a strike by London Overground workers in a dispute over pay. More than 300 union members will walk out for 48 hours on February 19 and again on March 4. https://t.co/R3VskKr0LA
'It's been five years since some of my members have had a pay rise!' Mick Whelan explains why train drivers are taking week-long strike action over pay disputes. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGCG3N https://t.co/S45EqGRDea
More misery for commuters as as RMT announces two 48-hour walkouts on London Overground https://t.co/rZQsnkgenO
Mick Whelan, the General Secretary of the train drivers' trade union ASLEF will be speaking to @KayBurley about this week's strike action, live from London's Waterloo station 🚄🪧 🕖 From 9.15am 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube 📱 https://t.co/07wRbdQyMs
Aslef’s general secretary Mick Whelan says some train drivers have not had a pay rise for almost five years as they stage fresh walkouts. “This is about half a decade without a pay rise… If it takes another 18 months, that’s what it takes.” @nickwallis | @rosiewright99 https://t.co/BVl9gUAVQu
London Overground workers to strike over pay: @RMTunion general secretary Mick Lynch said: "Our members are furious that they have been given a below inflation pay offer and want to see an improvement that represents the value they bring to the company." https://t.co/Ka60gfKxit
Nick Wallis challenges former RMT assistant general secretary Steve Hedley as train drivers strike. “It’s had the effect of stopping people from getting to work in order to earn the living they may need, which is often far less than the Aslef drivers are getting." @nickwallis https://t.co/4m9qiVgk6s
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